Walking Tacos

Turn snack time into a fiesta with this effortlessly fun and crowd-pleasing recipe for Walking Tacos! Perfect for parties, game nights, or casual dinners, this dish transforms single-serve bags of chips like Doritos or Fritos into portable taco bowls bursting with flavor. Savory seasoned ground beef is layered with fresh toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or salsa—all mixed directly in the chip bags for ultimate convenience. Optional garnishes such as black olives or chopped cilantro add a pop of customization. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes and easy to serve, Walking Tacos are a playful twist on traditional tacos that will have everyone raving. Great for feeding a crowd with minimal cleanup, this recipe delivers maximum flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 0.67 cup Water
• 8 bags Small single-serve bags of chips (e.g., Doritos or Fritos)
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 0.25 cup Sliced black olives (optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles, until no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes). Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Stir in the taco seasoning and water according to the seasoning packet instructions. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, prepare the toppings by dicing the tomatoes, shredding the lettuce, and assembling other ingredients like cheese, sour cream, salsa, and black olives if using.

Step 4

Carefully open the tops of the individual chip bags, being careful not to tear the sides.

Step 5

Spoon a layer of the prepared taco meat into each bag of chips, followed by toppings of your choice, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, salsa, black olives, and cilantro.

Step 6

Gently mix the ingredients inside the bag with a fork to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately, handing each guest a fork and their own bag of ‘Walking Tacos’. Enjoy the fun and delicious experience!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1458.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3048.2

Total Fat 221.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 83.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 479.6mg	0%
Sodium 8365.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.4g
Protein 130.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1254.1mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 2579.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.6%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 20.9%